FEB-25-2009

Valspar Declares Dividend

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn., February 25, 2009 - The Valspar Corporation (NYSE:VAL) announced today that at its February 25, 2009 meeting, the Company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of 15 cents per share, payable April 15, 2009 to all common stockholders of record on April 1, 2009.

Valspar is a global leader in the paint and coatings industry, with a broad range of products including industrial, architectural, packaging, automotive refinish and specialty polymers and colorants.

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Contact: Tyler Treat, Vice President and Treasurer
The Valspar Corporation
(612) 375-7358